Author name: Paul Laurent

In the arid landscapes of China, a traditional post-harvest processing technique is revealing its secrets, thanks to modern science. The “rubbing-sweating” method, used for centuries to process Codonopsis pilosula, a medicinal root known as Codonopsi

In the heart of Pakistan, researchers have uncovered a promising solution to combat drought stress in rice crops, a challenge that plagues farmers worldwide. Dr. Faiza Javed, a botanist from the Department of Botany at Lahore College for Women Univer

In the heart of West Africa, two humble grains, white and black fonio, have sustained communities for centuries. Yet, these small millets have long been overlooked by researchers, leaving their genetic resources understudied and underutilized. A rece

In the heart of Pakistan’s agricultural landscape, a groundbreaking study led by Arooge Fatima from the University of Agriculture’s Plant Tissue Culture Cell in Faisalabad is set to revolutionize the way we understand and cultivate acid limes. The re

In the heart of Egypt, researchers are unlocking new ways to combat drought stress in sweet potato plants, a crop vital for food security and bioenergy production. Mahmoud S. Amin, a horticulturist from Ain Shams University in Cairo, has been explori

In the quest to improve cancer research and drug development, scientists are turning to innovative technologies that more accurately mimic the human body’s complex environments. A recent study led by Young Jae Lee from the Department of Agricultural

In the sun-drenched orchards and vineyards of South Africa, a silent threat looms, one that could potentially decimate the country’s fruit tree industry. A recent review published in the *South African Journal of Science* (or *South African Journal o

In the heart of Kuwait, a groundbreaking study is reshaping the future of sheep breeding, with implications that could ripple through the agricultural sector. Hanan Al-Khalaifah, a researcher at the Environment and Life Sciences Research Center of th

In the heart of Indonesia, researchers are unlocking the secrets of a native medicinal plant, Bajakah Tampala (Spatholobus littoralis Hassk.), with the help of modern technology. Erryana Martati, a researcher from the Department of Food Science and B

In the dense forests of northern Iran, a tiny, previously unknown creature has been discovered, and its identification could have significant implications for the energy sector. Dr. Agh Atabai Mohammad Esmaeil, a nematologist from the Department of P